EP1217918B1 - Table with pivotable table-top - Google Patents

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EP1217918B1
EP1217918B1 EP00965891A EP00965891A EP1217918B1 EP 1217918 B1 EP1217918 B1 EP 1217918B1 EP 00965891 A EP00965891 A EP 00965891A EP 00965891 A EP00965891 A EP 00965891A EP 1217918 B1 EP1217918 B1 EP 1217918B1
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Jürgen Thode
Andreas STÖRIKO
Heinrich Iglseder
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Wilkhahn Wilkening and Hahne GmbH and Co KG
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B3/00Folding or stowable tables
    • A47B3/08Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe
    • A47B3/0803Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe the legs rotating around a vertical axis
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B3/00Folding or stowable tables
    • A47B3/08Folding or stowable tables with legs pivoted to top or underframe
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B7/00Tables of rigid construction
    • A47B7/02Stackable tables; Nesting tables
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/0011Underframes
    • A47B2200/0013Desks with central bearing beams
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/0011Underframes
    • A47B2200/002Legs
    • A47B2200/0029Desks with inversed T-leg
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47BTABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B2200/00General construction of tables or desks
    • A47B2200/0035Tables or desks with features relating to adjustability or folding
    • A47B2200/0036Table tops pivotable around longitudinal axis

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  • the invention relates to a table with a table top and a table frame, with the table top on Table frame pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis hinged.
  • the table frame has a horizontal support element, at least one support part for supporting the tabletop and one or more on the support member coupled table legs.
  • the support part is between a working position and a stacking position adjustable transversely to the pivot axis or one vertical axis pivotally coupled to the support element.
  • Such tables are, for example, as conference room tables known. Depending on the occupancy of a conference room must have a different number of tables be set up. The tables are not needed stacked to save space.
  • From DE 94-U-17 585 is a folding table according to the preamble of claim 1, in which the support parts about rotatably mounted hinge fittings on the Table top are attached. To fold down the table top need the two support parts as possible simultaneously to be turned around its associated fitting. Once both support parts aligned with each other aligned are, is a folding of the table top relative to Table frame possible.
  • From DE-A-198 37 987 is also a further folding table according to the preamble of claim 1, the table top being attached to a table frame about a horizontal Swivel axis is hinged hinged and a support member transverse to the pivot axis between a Working position and a stacking position adjustable or is pivotable about a vertical axis.
  • the Support parts can be compared to the table top in such a way pretend that this is no longer underpinning, so that then the table top to the horizontal Swivel axis can be folded.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object, the Table according to the preamble of claim 1 to the effect to make it even easier for a person in Way is possible to set the table of the working to bring in the stacking position or vice versa.
  • the table has a table top and a table frame, wherein the table frame is a horizontal Carrier element, at least one support member for Support of the tabletop and one or more am Support part coupled table legs has.
  • the tabletop is on the support element about a horizontal Pivot pivotally hinged and the support member is between a working position and a stacking position adjustable or to the swivel axis a vertical axis pivotally coupled to the carrier element.
  • coupling means are provided which are a common Pivoting or turning of table top and on Contact support member coupled table leg.
  • the table can, possibly after unlocking, the table by simply folding down the tabletop from the working be brought into the stacking position.
  • the Legs are automatically pivoted with it or rotated.
  • the table can be raised by lifting the tabletop also in a simple manner be put in the working position by a person.
  • the table legs are designed as vertical support struts, which carry in the ground area horizontal trusses, the supported by feet or rollers on the ground.
  • the Trusses are outside the pivoting range of the Table top arranged and are in the working position the tabletop parallel to each other and in the direction of Table depth running and in the stacking position in Consequence of the adjustment of the support parts to each other at an angle standing arranged.
  • the angular position of the traverses in the stacking position ensures an independent in this position Standing table with folded table top. are The trusses provided with rollers, leaves the table even in the stacking position in a simple way method. In addition, also ensures the angular position the trusses that several tables in the stacking position pushed into each other or placed one behind the other which can be a very space efficient Arrangement of the tables in the stacking position results.
  • the table consists essentially of one Table top 10 and a table frame, the Table top on the table frame around a horizontal Swivel axis 11.1 is pivotally hinged.
  • the Table frame has a horizontal support element 12, at least one support member 14 for supporting the table top 10 and one or more rotatably on the support member coupled table legs 18 on.
  • the support member 14 is between a working position (Fig.2, 3) and a Stacking position (Fig.4, 5) transversely to the pivot axis 11.1 adjustable or pivotable about a vertical axis 14.4 coupled to the carrier element 12.
  • the tabletop 10 is about hinges 11 on the support element 12th hinged hinged.
  • the table also has a transverse to the carrier element 12th arranged transverse frame 21, which in an approximately circularly curved middle part 21.1 a groove 21.2 provides.
  • the trained in the manner of a boom support member 14th is with its one end 14.5 hinged to the support element 12 held, while the other end 14.6 in the Groove 21.2 of the transverse frame 21 is guided.
  • the end 14.6 is for example as a guide pin or leadership role educated.
  • the table is to provide a suitable lock, around the end 14.6 of the support member 14 at the to fix one end of the groove 21.2 releasably. This can for example, by a corresponding embodiment the groove or other means are effected.
  • the support member 14th In the working position of the table, the support member 14th at an angle of, for example, 45 ° to the extension the support member 12 aligned.
  • the table leg 18 is in its lower part with a Traverse 16 provided, in turn, feet or rollers 17 has.
  • the Traverse substantially perpendicular to the carrier element 12th aligned (see Figure 3).
  • the Traverse 16 during a pivoting movement of the support member 14th moved accordingly.
  • the stacking position are the two opposite trusses V-shaped to each other aligned (see Figure 5). In this position can several tables can be stacked to save space. Such stacking is then particularly easy when the trusses are provided with rollers 17, so that The folded tables can be moved without difficulty.
  • FIGS. 6 to 10 show a second embodiment represented, in turn, between the tabletop and Support member coupling means are provided, which is a common Pivoting or turning of table top and Effect table leg.
  • the table top 10 via hinges 11 am Carrier element 12 supported pivotally.
  • the support part 14 is turn with its one end 14.5 hinged on Carrier element 12 is supported. At this end is 14.5 also the table leg 18 attached.
  • the coupling means for pivoting together Table top and support member are in the illustrated embodiment through gears, in particular through two bevel gears 22.1, 22.2 formed.
  • the one bevel gear 22.1 is doing with the support member 14 in the area of his End 14.5 fastened while the other bevel gear 22.2, which is in engagement with the bevel gear 22.1, on the transverse frame 21 or fixed on the table top 10 is.
  • the support member 14 is formed as a boom, on which the table top can support itself (see Figure 8).
  • the boom is in the working position the table in a suitable manner releasably lock.
  • the support element 14 In the working position, the support element 14 in a Angle aligned with the carrier element 12. Will the Table top 10, however, pivoted into the stacking position (see Fig.10), stand the support member 14 and the support member 12 parallel to each other. By pivoting of the support member 14 and the table leg is rotated, so that the traverse 16 in turn an angle of about 45 ° to the table top 10 occupies and thereby a lower stacking space needed.
  • the table consists essentially of a table top 10 and a table frame, which is a horizontal support element 12, at least one support member 14 for support the table top and one or more on the support part coupled table legs 18 has.
  • the tabletop 10 is on the support member 12 via hinges 11 um a horizontal pivot axis hinged hinged.
  • the support member 14 is between a working position (Fig.11) and a stacking position (Fig.13) transversely adjustable to the pivot axis or to a vertical Axis 14.4. pivotally coupled to the carrier element 12.
  • This Coupling means are used in this embodiment formed by that with its one end 14.5 am Carrier element 12 hinged support member 14 with his other End 14.6 in a fixed to the table top 10 Guide profile 23 is guided.
  • the leadership profile is formed like a frame and has a guide groove 23.2, in which the end 14.6 of the support part 14 is guided by means of a suitable bearing 24.
  • first support member 14th hinged each connected to a table leg 18 is.
  • second Support member 15 is provided, which is also about the vertical Axis 14.4, but independent of the first support part 14 is pivotable.
  • This second support part 15th is opposite to its vertical axis 14.4 End of 15.1 also with the guide professional 23 in contact.
  • the end 15.1 of the second support member 15 is on its top of the table 10 facing top with a suitable bearing 15.2 provided with a corresponding guide track 23.2 of the guide profile 23rd interacts.
  • the bearing 15.2 can, for example, by A roller bearing will be formed on the guideway 23.2 can roll.
  • first support member 14 and the second support member 15 in the Working position of the table about V-shaped to each other arranged.
  • the first support member 14 serves in addition to the support the table top 10 as a link between the table top 10 and the table legs 18, um the synchronous rotation of the legs when folding down the Effect table top.
  • the second support part 15 is used essentially for additional support of the table top and also has in this embodiment the task of the tabletop in the working position too lock.
  • the second support member 15 is also not by a biased spring element so biased, that he himself from the stacking position in the Working position moves as soon as the table top is horizontal is aligned. At the end of his movement that comes End 15.1 of the second support member 15 with a merely schematically indicated locking mechanism 25 in locking contact.
  • the first support member 14 thus moves during the entire pivoting operation of the tabletop from the stacking position to the locking position of the support element.
  • the second support element 15 only then due of the spring element swung out automatically when the Table top placed in the horizontal working position has been.
  • an unlocking mechanism 26th provided, which in the 12, 13 and 14 schematically is indicated and with the locking mechanism 25 in Active compound is.
  • the unlocking mechanism 26 indicates, for example its one end 26.1 suitably trained Handle on, with the help of the unlocking mechanism in the direction of the arrow 27 (Fig.12) are moved can.
  • a driving pin 26.2 comes with the movement in the direction of arrow 27 with the second support member 15th in contact and takes this with.
  • the locking mechanism 25 merely as a simple, possibly damped stop is formed at which the unfolded second support member 15 abuts and by the not shown spring is held.
  • the unlocking mechanism 26 could then be in the one described above Be fashioned, where he only the function has to take the second support member 15, to allow a pivoting of the table top.
  • the table legs 18 are formed as vertical support struts, the trusses 16 carry in the ground area, the supported by feet or rollers 17 on the ground.
  • the trusses 16 are outside the swivel range the tabletop 10, i. the lower one Edge 10.1 of the folded table top ends above the trusses 16, as shown in Fig.17.
  • the trusses are substantially horizontal, i. formed transversely to the table legs 18.
  • the table has two legs, each disposed at one end of the support member 12 are.
  • Fig.12 shows that the trusses 16 of the table legs 18 in the working position of the table top 10 to each other parallel and in the direction of the table depth.
  • Figs.17 and 18 one recognizes that the trusses 14 due to the Adjustment by the support members 14 to each other at an angle stand. For example, each traverse stands in an angle of about 45 ° to the table top 10th
  • the table can also be folded down Tabletop 10 still stand independently, without that thereby when nesting of several tables a larger storage space is required. Although they stand out inclined trusses in the supervision according to Fig.18 beyond the table top, but can be nevertheless nested tables immediately contiguous and stacks.
  • the various embodiments described above of the table are characterized by the fact that they easily from one person to work Stacking position or can be brought vice versa, because by the coupling means a synchronous rotation the table legs with trusses when pivoting the Table top is effected. In combination with the self-employed Stand the table with folded table top this results in a further simplification. Point the tables additionally roll on, the tables can even with larger dimensions in a simple way and folded by a person or unfolded and be moved.

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A table with a pivotable table top for changing between a working position and a stacking position. The table has a table top and a table frame, wherein the table frame has a horizontal beam, at least one support part for supporting the table top and one or more table legs fixedly coupled to the support part, wherein the table top is hinged to the table frame so as to be pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis, and wherein the support part is movable transversely with respect to the pivot axis between the working position and the stacking position or is coupled to the beam so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis. Between the table top and the support part coupling means are provided which effect common pivoting or turning of the table top and of the table leg coupled to the support part.

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Die Erfindung betrifft einen Tisch mit einer Tischplatte und einem Tischgestell, wobei die Tischplatte am Tischgestell um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar anscharniert ist. Das Tischgestell weist ein horizontales Trägerelement, wenigstens einen Stützteil zur Abstützung der Tischplatte sowie ein oder mehrere am Stützteil angekoppelte Tischbeine auf. Der Stützteil ist zwischen einer Arbeitsstellung und einer Stapelstellung quer zur Schwenkachse verstellbar oder um eine vertikale Achse verschwenkbar am Trägerelement angekoppelt.The invention relates to a table with a table top and a table frame, with the table top on Table frame pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis hinged. The table frame has a horizontal support element, at least one support part for supporting the tabletop and one or more on the support member coupled table legs. The support part is between a working position and a stacking position adjustable transversely to the pivot axis or one vertical axis pivotally coupled to the support element.

Derartige Tische sind beispielsweise als Konferenzraum-Tische bekannt. Abhängig von der Belegung eines Konferenzraumes muß eine unterschiedliche Anzahl von Tischen aufgestellt werden. Die nicht benötigten Tische werden platzsparend gestapelt.Such tables are, for example, as conference room tables known. Depending on the occupancy of a conference room must have a different number of tables be set up. The tables are not needed stacked to save space.

Aus der EP-A-0 572 770 ist ein Tisch gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 bekannt. Dieser Tisch weist zwei Tischbeine auf, die als vertikale Stützstreben ausgebildet sind und im Bodenbereich horizontale Traversen tragen, die sich über Füße auf dem Boden abstützen. Die Traversen der Tischbeine sind in der Arbeitsstellung der Tischplatte zueinander parallel und verlaufen in Richtung der Tischtiefe. Um diesen Tisch von der Arbeits- in die Stapelstellung zu bringen, müssen zunächst beide Stützstreben nach innen geklappt werden, um anschließend die Tischplatte nach unten zu klappen. Für diesen Vorgang sind üblicherweise zwei Personen erforderlich. From EP-A-0 572 770 there is a table according to the preamble of claim 1 known. This table has two Table legs on, which are designed as vertical support struts are and in the ground area horizontal trusses wear, which are supported by feet on the ground. The Trusses of the table legs are in working position the table top parallel to each other and run in Direction of the table depth. To remove this table from work in the stacking position, need to first both support struts are folded inwards, then fold down the table top. This process usually requires two people.

Aus der DE 94-U-17 585 ist ein Klapptisch gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 bekannt, bei dem die Stützteile über drehbar gelagerte Scharnierbeschläge an der Tischplatte befestigt sind. Zum Abklappen der Tischplatte müssen die beiden Stützteile möglichst gleichzeitig um ihren zugehörigen Beschlag gedreht werden. Sobald beide Stützteile zueinander fluchtend ausgerichtet sind, ist ein Abklappen der Tischplatte relativ zum Tischgestell möglich.From DE 94-U-17 585 is a folding table according to the preamble of claim 1, in which the support parts about rotatably mounted hinge fittings on the Table top are attached. To fold down the table top need the two support parts as possible simultaneously to be turned around its associated fitting. Once both support parts aligned with each other aligned are, is a folding of the table top relative to Table frame possible.

Aus der DE-A-198 37 987 ist ferner ein weiterer Klapptisch gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 bekannt, wobei die Tischplatte an einem Tischgestell um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar anscharniert ist und ein Stützteil quer zur Schwenkachse zwischen einer Arbeitsstellung und einer Stapelstellung verstellbar oder um eine vertikale Achse verschwenkbar ist. Die Stützteile lassen sich gegenüber der Tischplatte derart verstellen, daß diese nicht mehr unterfangen wird, so daß anschließend die Tischplatte um die horizontale Schwenkachse abgeklappt werden kann. From DE-A-198 37 987 is also a further folding table according to the preamble of claim 1, the table top being attached to a table frame about a horizontal Swivel axis is hinged hinged and a support member transverse to the pivot axis between a Working position and a stacking position adjustable or is pivotable about a vertical axis. The Support parts can be compared to the table top in such a way pretend that this is no longer underpinning, so that then the table top to the horizontal Swivel axis can be folded.

Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, den Tisch gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1 dahingehend zu verbessern, daß es auch für eine Person in einfacher Art und Weise möglich ist, den Tisch von der Arbeits- in die Stapelstellung bzw. umgekehrt zu bringen.The invention is therefore based on the object, the Table according to the preamble of claim 1 to the effect to make it even easier for a person in Way is possible to set the table of the working to bring in the stacking position or vice versa.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruches 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the features of claim 1 solved.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind Gegenstand der Unteransprüche.Further embodiments of the invention are the subject the dependent claims.

Erfindungsgemäß weist der Tisch eine Tischplatte und ein Tischgestell auf, wobei das Tischgestell ein horizontales Trägerelement, wenigstens einen Stützteil zur Abstützung der Tischplatte sowie ein oder mehrere am Stützteil angekoppelte Tischbeine aufweist. Die Tischplatte ist am Trägerelement um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar anscharniert und der Stützteil ist zwischen einer Arbeitsstellung und einer Stapelstellung quer zur Schwenkachse verstellbar oder um eine vertikale Achse verschwenkbar am Trägerelement angekoppelt. Zwischen der Tischplatte und dem Stützteil sind ferner Kopplungsmittel vorgesehen, die ein gemeinsames Verschwenken bzw. Drehen von Tischplatte und am Stützteil angekoppeltem Tischbein bewirken.According to the invention, the table has a table top and a table frame, wherein the table frame is a horizontal Carrier element, at least one support member for Support of the tabletop and one or more am Support part coupled table legs has. The tabletop is on the support element about a horizontal Pivot pivotally hinged and the support member is between a working position and a stacking position adjustable or to the swivel axis a vertical axis pivotally coupled to the carrier element. Between the table top and the support part Furthermore, coupling means are provided which are a common Pivoting or turning of table top and on Contact support member coupled table leg.

Hierdurch kann, ggf. nach einer Entriegelung, der Tisch durch einfaches Abklappen der Tischplatte von der Arbeits- in die Stapelstellung gebracht werden. Die Tischbeine werden dabei automatisch mit verschwenkt bzw. gedreht. Umgekehrt kann der Tisch durch Anheben der Tischplatte ebenfalls auf einfache Art und Weise von einer Person in die Arbeitsstellung gebracht werden.This can, possibly after unlocking, the table by simply folding down the tabletop from the working be brought into the stacking position. The Legs are automatically pivoted with it or rotated. Conversely, the table can be raised by lifting the tabletop also in a simple manner be put in the working position by a person.

In einer besonderen Ausgestaltung der Erfindung sind die Tischbeine als vertikale Stützstreben ausgebildet, die im Bodenbereich horizontale Traversen tragen, die sich über Füße bzw. Rollen auf dem Boden abstützen. Die Traversen sind dabei außerhalb des Schwenkbereichs der Tischplatte angeordnet und sind in der Arbeitsstellung der Tischplatte zueinander parallel und in Richtung der Tischtiefe verlaufend und in der Stapelstellung in Folge der Verstellung der Stützteile zueinander im Winkel stehend angeordnet.In a particular embodiment of the invention the table legs are designed as vertical support struts, which carry in the ground area horizontal trusses, the supported by feet or rollers on the ground. The Trusses are outside the pivoting range of the Table top arranged and are in the working position the tabletop parallel to each other and in the direction of Table depth running and in the stacking position in Consequence of the adjustment of the support parts to each other at an angle standing arranged.

Die Winkelstellung der Traversen in der Stapelstellung gewährleistet auch in dieser Stellung ein selbständiges Stehen des Tisches mit abgeklappter Tischplatte. Sind die Traversen mit Rollen versehen, läßt sich der Tisch auch in der Stapelstellung auf einfache Art und Weise verfahren. Außerdem gewährleistet auch die Winkelstellung der Traversen, daß mehrere Tische in der Stapelstellung ineinander geschoben bzw. hintereinander gestellt werden können, wodurch sich eine sehr platzsparende Anordnung der Tische in der Stapelstellung ergibt.The angular position of the traverses in the stacking position ensures an independent in this position Standing table with folded table top. are The trusses provided with rollers, leaves the table even in the stacking position in a simple way method. In addition, also ensures the angular position the trusses that several tables in the stacking position pushed into each other or placed one behind the other which can be a very space efficient Arrangement of the tables in the stacking position results.

Weitere Ausgestaltungen und Vorteile der Erfindung werden anhand der Beschreibung einiger Ausführungsbeispiele und der Zeichnung näher erläutert.Further embodiments and advantages of the invention will be based on the description of some embodiments and the drawing explained in more detail.

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a schematic plan view of the table according to Figure 1 in the stacking position,
Figure 6
a three-dimensional partial view of the table according to a second embodiment,
Figure 7
a schematic side view of the table according to Figure 6 in the working position,
Figure 8
a schematic bottom view of the table according to Figure 6 in the working position,
Figure 9
a schematic side view of the table according to Figure 6 in the stacking position,
Figure 10
a schematic plan view of the table according to Figure 6 in the stacking position,
Figure 11
a side view of a table in the working position according to a third embodiment,
Figure 12
a bottom view of the table according to Figure 11 in the working position,
Figure 13
a rear view of the table according to Figure 11 in the stacking position,
Figure 14
a detailed view according to Figure 12 in the region of the support elements,
Figure 15
a sectional view taken along the line AA of Figure 14,
Figure 16
a sectional view taken along the line BB of Figure 14,
Figure 17
a side view of two nested tables,
Figure 18
a view of two nested tables.

In den Fig.1 bis 5 ist ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt. Der Tisch besteht im wesentlichen aus einer Tischplatte 10 und einem Tischgestell, wobei die Tischplatte am Tischgestell um eine horizontale Schwenkachse 11.1 verschwenkbar anscharniert ist. Das Tischgestell weist ein horizontales Trägerelement 12, wenigstens einen Stützteil 14 zur Abstützung der Tischplatte 10 sowie ein oder mehrere am Stützteil drehfest angekoppelte Tischbeine 18 auf. Der Stützteil 14 ist zwischen einer Arbeitsstellung (Fig.2, 3) und einer Stapelstellung (Fig.4, 5) quer zur Schwenkachse 11.1 verstellbar bzw. um eine vertikale Achse 14.4 verschwenkbar am Trägerelement 12 angekoppelt. Die Tischplatte 10 ist über Scharniere 11 am Trägerelement 12 verschwenkbar anscharniert. In Figures 1 to 5 is a first embodiment shown. The table consists essentially of one Table top 10 and a table frame, the Table top on the table frame around a horizontal Swivel axis 11.1 is pivotally hinged. The Table frame has a horizontal support element 12, at least one support member 14 for supporting the table top 10 and one or more rotatably on the support member coupled table legs 18 on. The support member 14 is between a working position (Fig.2, 3) and a Stacking position (Fig.4, 5) transversely to the pivot axis 11.1 adjustable or pivotable about a vertical axis 14.4 coupled to the carrier element 12. The tabletop 10 is about hinges 11 on the support element 12th hinged hinged.

Der Tisch weist ferner eine quer zum Trägerelement 12 angeordnete Querzarge 21 auf, die in einem annähernd kreisförmig gebogenen Mittelteil 21.1 eine Nut 21.2 vorsieht.The table also has a transverse to the carrier element 12th arranged transverse frame 21, which in an approximately circularly curved middle part 21.1 a groove 21.2 provides.

Der nach Art eines Auslegers ausgebildete Stützteil 14. ist mit seinem einen Ende 14.5 gelenkig am Trägerelement 12 gehaltert, während das andere Ende 14.6 in der Nut 21.2 der Querzarge 21 geführt ist. Das Ende 14.6 ist dabei beispielsweise als Führungszapfen oder Führungsrolle ausgebildet. Zumindest in der Arbeitsstellung des Tisches ist eine geeignete Arretierung vorzusehen, um das Ende 14.6 des Stützelements 14 an dem einen Ende der Nut 21.2 lösbar zu fixieren. Dies kann beispielsweise durch eine entsprechende Ausgestaltung der Nut oder sonstige Mittel bewirkt werden.The trained in the manner of a boom support member 14th is with its one end 14.5 hinged to the support element 12 held, while the other end 14.6 in the Groove 21.2 of the transverse frame 21 is guided. The end 14.6 is for example as a guide pin or leadership role educated. At least in the working position the table is to provide a suitable lock, around the end 14.6 of the support member 14 at the to fix one end of the groove 21.2 releasably. This can for example, by a corresponding embodiment the groove or other means are effected.

In der Arbeitsstellung des Tisches ist der Stützteil 14 mit einem Winkel von beispielsweise 45° zur Verlängerung des Trägerelements 12 ausgerichtet.In the working position of the table, the support member 14th at an angle of, for example, 45 ° to the extension the support member 12 aligned.

Das Tischbein 18 ist in seinem unteren Bereich mit einer Traverse 16 versehen, die wiederum Füße bzw. Rollen 17 aufweist. In der Arbeitsstellung des Tisches ist die Traverse im wesentlichen senkrecht zum Trägerelement 12 ausgerichtet (siehe Fig.3). Nachdem das Tischbein 18 starr mit dem Stützelement 14 verbunden ist, wird die Traverse 16 bei einer Schwenkbewegung des Stützteils 14 entsprechend mitbewegt. In der Stapelstellung sind die beiden gegenüberliegenden Traversen V-förmig zueinander ausgerichtet (siehe Fig.5). In dieser Stellung können mehrere Tische platzsparend ineinander gestapelt werden. Ein derartiges Stapeln ist dann besonders einfach, wenn die Traversen mit Rollen 17 versehen sind, so daß die abgeklappten Tische ohne Mühe verfahren werden können.The table leg 18 is in its lower part with a Traverse 16 provided, in turn, feet or rollers 17 has. In the working position of the table is the Traverse substantially perpendicular to the carrier element 12th aligned (see Figure 3). After the table leg 18 is rigidly connected to the support member 14, the Traverse 16 during a pivoting movement of the support member 14th moved accordingly. In the stacking position are the two opposite trusses V-shaped to each other aligned (see Figure 5). In this position can several tables can be stacked to save space. Such stacking is then particularly easy when the trusses are provided with rollers 17, so that The folded tables can be moved without difficulty.

In den Fig.6 bis 10 ist ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel dargestellt, bei dem wiederum zwischen Tischplatte und Stützteil Kopplungsmittel vorgesehen sind, die ein gemeinsames Verschwenken bzw. Drehen von Tischplatte und Tischbein bewirken.FIGS. 6 to 10 show a second embodiment represented, in turn, between the tabletop and Support member coupling means are provided, which is a common Pivoting or turning of table top and Effect table leg.

Für entsprechende Teile wurden die gleichen Bezugszeichen wie in Fig.1 verwendet.For corresponding parts, the same reference numerals as used in Fig.1.

Auch hier ist die Tischplatte 10 über Scharniere 11 am Trägerelement 12 verschwenkbar gehaltert. Der Stützteil 14 ist wiederum mit seinem einen Ende 14.5 gelenkig am Trägerelement 12 gehaltert. An diesem Ende 14.5 ist auch das Tischbein 18 befestigt.Again, the table top 10 via hinges 11 am Carrier element 12 supported pivotally. The support part 14 is turn with its one end 14.5 hinged on Carrier element 12 is supported. At this end is 14.5 also the table leg 18 attached.

Die Kopplungsmittel zum gemeinsamen Verschwenken von Tischplatte und Stützteil werden im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel durch Zahnräder, insbesondere durch zwei Kegelräder 22.1, 22.2 gebildet. Das eine Kegelrad 22.1 ist dabei mit dem Stützelement 14 im Bereich seines Endes 14.5 befestigt, während das andere Kegelrad 22.2, das mit dem Kegelrad 22.1 in Eingriff steht, an der Querzarge 21 bzw. auf der Tischplatte 10 fixiert ist.The coupling means for pivoting together Table top and support member are in the illustrated embodiment through gears, in particular through two bevel gears 22.1, 22.2 formed. The one bevel gear 22.1 is doing with the support member 14 in the area of his End 14.5 fastened while the other bevel gear 22.2, which is in engagement with the bevel gear 22.1, on the transverse frame 21 or fixed on the table top 10 is.

Nachdem die auf die Tischplatte 10 wirkenden Kräfte nicht allein durch die Kegelräder aufgefangen werden können, ist der Stützteil 14 als Ausleger ausgebildet, auf dem sich die Tischplatte abstützen kann (siehe Fig.8). Der Ausleger ist dabei in der Arbeitsstellung des Tisches in geeigneter Weise lösbar zu arretieren. After the forces acting on the table top 10 forces not be caught by the bevel gears alone can, the support member 14 is formed as a boom, on which the table top can support itself (see Figure 8). The boom is in the working position the table in a suitable manner releasably lock.

In der Arbeitsstellung ist das Stützelement 14 in einem Winkel zum Trägerelement 12 ausgerichtet. Wird die Tischplatte 10 jedoch in die Stapelstellung geschwenkt (siehe Fig.10), stehen das Stützelement 14 und das Trägerelement 12 parallel zueinander. Durch das Verschwenken des Stützelements 14 wird auch das Tischbein gedreht, so daß die Traverse 16 wiederum einen Winkel von etwa 45°zur Tischplatte 10 einnimmt und dadurch einen geringeren Stapelplatz benötigt.In the working position, the support element 14 in a Angle aligned with the carrier element 12. Will the Table top 10, however, pivoted into the stacking position (see Fig.10), stand the support member 14 and the support member 12 parallel to each other. By pivoting of the support member 14 and the table leg is rotated, so that the traverse 16 in turn an angle of about 45 ° to the table top 10 occupies and thereby a lower stacking space needed.

Anhand der Fig.11 bis 18 wird im folgenden ein drittes, bevorzugtes Ausführungsbeispiel beschrieben. Auch hier wurden wiederum für gleiche Teile dieselben Bezugszeichen verwendet.With reference to FIGS. 11 to 18, the following will be a third, preferred embodiment described. Here too were again for the same parts the same reference numerals used.

Der Tisch besteht im wesentlichen aus einer Tischplatte 10 und einem Tischgestell, das ein horizontales Trägerelement 12, wenigstens einen Stützteil 14 zur Abstützung der Tischplatte sowie ein oder mehrere am Stützteil angekoppelte Tischbeine 18 aufweist. Die Tischplatte 10 ist am Trägerelement 12 über Scharniere 11 um eine horizontale Schwenkachse verschwenkbar anscharniert. Der Stützteil 14 ist zwischen einer Arbeitsstellung (Fig.11) und einer Stapelstellung (Fig.13) quer zur Schwenkachse verstellbar bzw. um eine vertikale Achse 14.4. verschwenkbar am Trägerelement 12 angekoppelt.The table consists essentially of a table top 10 and a table frame, which is a horizontal support element 12, at least one support member 14 for support the table top and one or more on the support part coupled table legs 18 has. The tabletop 10 is on the support member 12 via hinges 11 um a horizontal pivot axis hinged hinged. The support member 14 is between a working position (Fig.11) and a stacking position (Fig.13) transversely adjustable to the pivot axis or to a vertical Axis 14.4. pivotally coupled to the carrier element 12.

Zwischen Tischplatte 10 und Stützteil 14 sind ferner Kopplungsmittel vorgesehen, die ein gemeinsames Verschwenken bzw. Drehen von Tischplatte 10 und am Stützteil 14 angekoppeltem Tischbein 18 bewirken. Diese Kopplungsmittel werden bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel dadurch gebildet, daß der mit seinem einen Ende 14.5 am Trägerelement 12 angelenkte Stützteil 14 mit seinem anderen Ende 14.6 in einem an der Tischplatte 10 befestigten Führungsprofil 23 geführt ist. Das Führungsprofil ist zargenartig ausgebildet und weist eine Führungsnut 23.2 auf, in der das Ende 14.6 des Stützteils 14 mittels eines geeigneten Lagers 24 geführt ist.Between table top 10 and support member 14 are also Coupling provided, the joint pivoting or turning of table top 10 and the support member 14 coupled table leg 18 cause. This Coupling means are used in this embodiment formed by that with its one end 14.5 am Carrier element 12 hinged support member 14 with his other End 14.6 in a fixed to the table top 10 Guide profile 23 is guided. The leadership profile is formed like a frame and has a guide groove 23.2, in which the end 14.6 of the support part 14 is guided by means of a suitable bearing 24.

Wie sich insbesondere Fig.12 entnehmen läßt, ist an jedem Ende des Trägerelements 12 ein erster Stützteil 14 angelenkt, der jeweils mit einem Tischbein 18 verbunden ist. Neben dem ersten Stützteil 14 ist ferner ein zweiter Stützteil 15 vorgesehen, der ebenfalls um die vertikale Achse 14.4, jedoch unabhängig vom ersten Stützteil 14 verschwenkbar ist. Dieser zweite Stützteil 15 steht mit seinem der vertikalen Achse 14.4 gegenüberliegenden Ende 15.1 ebenfalls mit dem Führungsprofi 23 in Kontakt. Das Ende 15.1 des zweiten Stützteils 15 ist auf seiner der Tischplatte 10 zugewandten Oberseite mit einem geeigneten Lager 15.2 versehen, das mit einer entsprechenden Führungsbahn 23.2 des Führungsprofils 23 zusammenwirkt. Das Lager 15.2 kann beispielsweise durch ein Rollenlager gebildet werden, das auf der Führungsbahn 23.2 abrollen kann.As can be seen in particular from Figure 12, is at each End of the support member 12, a first support member 14th hinged, each connected to a table leg 18 is. In addition to the first support member 14 is also a second Support member 15 is provided, which is also about the vertical Axis 14.4, but independent of the first support part 14 is pivotable. This second support part 15th is opposite to its vertical axis 14.4 End of 15.1 also with the guide professional 23 in contact. The end 15.1 of the second support member 15 is on its top of the table 10 facing top with a suitable bearing 15.2 provided with a corresponding guide track 23.2 of the guide profile 23rd interacts. The bearing 15.2 can, for example, by A roller bearing will be formed on the guideway 23.2 can roll.

Wie sich insbesondere Fig.12 entnehmen läßt, sind der erste Stützteil 14 und der zweite Stützteil 15 in der Arbeitsstellung des Tisches etwa V-förmig zueinander angeordnet. Der erste Stützteil 14 dient neben der Abstützung der Tischplatte 10 auch als Verbindungsglied zwischen der Tischplatte 10 und den Tischbeinen 18, um die synchrone Drehung der Beine beim Abklappen der Tischplatte zu bewirken. Der zweite Stützteil 15 dient im wesentlichen zur zusätzlichen Abstützung der Tischplatte und hat bei diesem Ausführungsbeispiel außerdem die Aufgabe, die Tischplatte in der Arbeitsstellung zu arretieren.As can be seen in particular from Figure 12, are the first support member 14 and the second support member 15 in the Working position of the table about V-shaped to each other arranged. The first support member 14 serves in addition to the support the table top 10 as a link between the table top 10 and the table legs 18, um the synchronous rotation of the legs when folding down the Effect table top. The second support part 15 is used essentially for additional support of the table top and also has in this embodiment the task of the tabletop in the working position too lock.

Der zweite Stützteil 15 ist außerdem durch ein nicht näher dargestelltes Federelement derart vorgespannt, daß er sich selbsttätig von der Stapelstellung in die Arbeitsstellung bewegt, sobald die Tischplatte horizontal ausgerichtet ist. Am Ende seiner Bewegung kommt das Ende 15.1 des zweiten Stützteils 15 mit einem lediglich schematisch angedeuteten Arretiermechanismus 25 in Arretierkontakt.The second support member 15 is also not by a biased spring element so biased, that he himself from the stacking position in the Working position moves as soon as the table top is horizontal is aligned. At the end of his movement that comes End 15.1 of the second support member 15 with a merely schematically indicated locking mechanism 25 in locking contact.

Der erste Stützteil 14 bewegt sich somit während des gesamten Schwenkvorgangs der Tischplatte von der Stapelstellung zur Arretierstellung des Stützelements. Das zweite Stützelement 15 wird hingegen erst dann aufgrund des Federelements selbsttätig ausgeschwenkt, wenn die Tischplatte in die horizontale Arbeitsstellung gebracht worden ist. Zur Entriegelung des arretierten zweiten Stützelements 15 ist ein Entriegelungsmechanismus 26 vorgesehen, der in den Fig.12, 13 und 14 schematisch angedeutet ist und mit dem Arretiermechanismus 25 in Wirkverbindung steht.The first support member 14 thus moves during the entire pivoting operation of the tabletop from the stacking position to the locking position of the support element. The second support element 15, however, only then due of the spring element swung out automatically when the Table top placed in the horizontal working position has been. To unlock the locked second Support member 15 is an unlocking mechanism 26th provided, which in the 12, 13 and 14 schematically is indicated and with the locking mechanism 25 in Active compound is.

Der Entriegelungsmechanismus 26 weist beispielsweise an seinem einen Ende 26.1 einen geeignet ausgebildeten Handgriff auf, mit dessen Hilfe der Entriegelungsmechanismus in Richtung des Pfeils 27 (Fig.12) bewegt werden kann. Ein Mitnehmerzapfen 26.2 kommt bei der Bewegung in Richtung des Pfeiles 27 mit dem zweiten Stützteil 15 in Kontakt und nimmt diesen mit. The unlocking mechanism 26 indicates, for example its one end 26.1 suitably trained Handle on, with the help of the unlocking mechanism in the direction of the arrow 27 (Fig.12) are moved can. A driving pin 26.2 comes with the movement in the direction of arrow 27 with the second support member 15th in contact and takes this with.

In der Stapelstellung des Tisches liegen die beiden Stützteile 14 und 15 etwa parallel zueinander und in Verlängerung des Trägerelements 12.In the stacking position of the table are the two Support members 14 and 15 approximately parallel to each other and in Extension of the support element 12th

Im Rahmen der Erfindung ist es jedoch auch denkbar, daß der Arretiermechanismus 25 lediglich als einfacher, ggf. gedämpfter Anschlag ausgebildet ist, an dem der ausgeklappte zweite Stützteil 15 anliegt und durch die nicht dargestellte Feder gehalten wird. Der Entriegelungsmechanismus 26 könnte dann in der oben beschriebenen Art und Weise ausgestaltet werden, wobei er lediglich die Funktion hat, den zweiten Stützteil 15 mitzunehmen, um ein Verschwenken der Tischplatte zu ermöglichen.In the context of the invention, however, it is also conceivable that the locking mechanism 25 merely as a simple, possibly damped stop is formed at which the unfolded second support member 15 abuts and by the not shown spring is held. The unlocking mechanism 26 could then be in the one described above Be fashioned, where he only the function has to take the second support member 15, to allow a pivoting of the table top.

Die Tischbeine 18 sind als vertikale Stützstreben ausgebildet, die im Bodenbereich Traversen 16 tragen, die sich über Füße bzw. Rollen 17 auf dem Boden abstützen. Die Traversen 16 sind dabei außerhalb des Schwenkbereichs der Tischplatte 10 angeordnet, d.h. die untere Kante 10.1 der abgeklappten Tischplatte endet oberhalb der Traversen 16, wie in Fig.17 gezeigt.The table legs 18 are formed as vertical support struts, the trusses 16 carry in the ground area, the supported by feet or rollers 17 on the ground. The trusses 16 are outside the swivel range the tabletop 10, i. the lower one Edge 10.1 of the folded table top ends above the trusses 16, as shown in Fig.17.

Die Traversen sind im wesentlichen horizontal, d.h. quer zu den Tischbeinen 18 ausgebildet. Im dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel weist der Tisch zwei Beine auf, die jeweils an einem Ende des Trägerelements 12 angeordnet sind.The trusses are substantially horizontal, i. formed transversely to the table legs 18. In the illustrated Embodiment, the table has two legs, each disposed at one end of the support member 12 are.

Fig.12 läßt erkennen, daß die Traversen 16 der Tischbeine 18 in der Arbeitsstellung der Tischplatte 10 zueinander parallel und in Richtung der Tischtiefe verlaufen. In der in den Fig.17 und 18 gezeigten Stapelstellung erkennt man, daß die Traversen 14 infolge der Verstellung durch die Stützteile 14 zueinander im Winkel stehen. So steht jede Traverse beispielsweise in einem Winkel von etwa 45° zur Tischplatte 10.Fig.12 shows that the trusses 16 of the table legs 18 in the working position of the table top 10 to each other parallel and in the direction of the table depth. In the stacking position shown in Figs.17 and 18 one recognizes that the trusses 14 due to the Adjustment by the support members 14 to each other at an angle stand. For example, each traverse stands in an angle of about 45 ° to the table top 10th

Durch diese Winkelstellung kann der Tisch auch mit abgeklappter Tischplatte 10 noch selbständig stehen, ohne daß dadurch beim Ineinanderstapeln von mehreren Tischen ein größerer Stauraum erforderlich ist. Zwar ragen die schräg gestellten Traversen in der Aufsicht gemäß Fig.18 über die Tischplatte hinaus, jedoch lassen sich dennoch ineinandergestapelte Tische unmittelbar aneinanderstoßend ineinanderstapeln.Due to this angular position, the table can also be folded down Tabletop 10 still stand independently, without that thereby when nesting of several tables a larger storage space is required. Although they stand out inclined trusses in the supervision according to Fig.18 beyond the table top, but can be nevertheless nested tables immediately contiguous and stacks.

Die oben beschriebenen verschiedenen Ausführungsbeispiele des Tisches zeichnen sich dadurch aus, daß sie problemlos von einer Person von der Arbeits- in die Stapelstellung bzw. umgekehrt gebracht werden können, da durch die Kopplungsmittel ein synchrones Verdrehen der Tischbeine mit Traversen beim Verschwenken der Tischplatte bewirkt wird. In Kombination mit dem selbständigen Stehen des Tisches bei abgeklappter Tischplatte ergibt sich eine weitere Vereinfachung. Weisen die Tische zusätzlich noch Rollen auf, können die Tische auch bei größeren Dimensionen auf einfacher Art und Weise von einer Person zusammengeklappt bzw. aufgeklappt und verfahren werden.The various embodiments described above of the table are characterized by the fact that they easily from one person to work Stacking position or can be brought vice versa, because by the coupling means a synchronous rotation the table legs with trusses when pivoting the Table top is effected. In combination with the self-employed Stand the table with folded table top this results in a further simplification. Point the tables additionally roll on, the tables can even with larger dimensions in a simple way and folded by a person or unfolded and be moved.

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  1. Table with a table top (10) and a table frame, wherein
    the table frame has a horizontal beam (12), at least one support part (14) for supporting the table top (10) and one or more table legs (18) coupled to the support part,
    the table top (10) is hinged on the table frame so as to be pivotable about a horizontal pivot axis (11.1),
    and the support part (14) is movable transversely with respect to the pivot axis (11.1) between a working position and a stacking position or is coupled to the beam (12) so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis (14.4),
    characterised in that between the table top (10) and the support part (14) coupling means (21; 22) are provided which effect common pivoting or turning of the table top (10) and of the table leg (18) coupled to the support part (14).
  2. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the coupling means are constructed in such a way that the support part (14) articulated by one end (14.5) on the beam (12) is guided with its other end (14.6) in a guide profile (21, 23) fixed on the table top (10).
  3. Table as claimed in Claim 2, characterised in that the guide profile is formed by a frame (21) which has a guide groove (21.2) for the support part (14).
  4. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the support part (14) is held with one end articulated on the beam (12) and with the other end 14.6 is releasably fixed to a locking means in the working position of the table.
  5. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that at least one pivotable support part (14) is provided at each of the two ends of the beam (12).
  6. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that a first and a second pivotable support part (14, 15) is provided at each of the two ends of the beam (12).
  7. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that a first and a second pivotable support part (14, 15) is provided at each of the two ends of the beam (12), these support parts being pivotable about a common axis and disposed approximately in the shape of a V relative to one another in the working position of the table.
  8. Table as claimed in Claim 6, characterised in that the second support part (14) can be moved automatically by means of a spring element from the stacking position into the working position.
  9. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the coupling means are formed by toothed wheels, particularly by mitre wheels (22.1, 22.2).
  10. Table as claimed in Claim 1, characterised in that the table legs are constructed as vertical supporting struts which in the base region bear horizontal crossbars (16) which are supported on the floor by way of feet or castors, and that the crossbars are disposed outside the pivoting range of the table top.
  11. Table as claimed in Claim 10, characterised in that in the working position of the table top (10) the crossbars (16) of the table legs (18) are parallel to one another and extend in the direction of the depth of the table, whilst in the stacking position they are disposed at an angle following the movement of the support parts (14) relative to one another.
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